Rotary reef revisited

A giant artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel restores marine life and protects the livelihood of several fishing villages in the Philippines


In the calm blue waters of Lamon Bay in Quezon Province, Philippines, lies a source of pride for local fishermen and a submerged salute to Rotary: an artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel. The wheel has helped restore the local fishing industry, which was devastated by large-scale commercial fishing vessels that used dynamite, cyanide, and fine mesh nets from the late 1990s through the early 2000s.

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International Projects

back International activity focuses on Rotary's seven main causes - promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, promoting education, growing local economies and protecting the environment.

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Our Club's Community Service Committee in conjunction with Special Projects aims to improve the quality of life within our local area and community.

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A community event

This village festival has been organised by Sussex Vale Rotary Club since 2018. The event is named after the big 'switch on' of the Hassocks Christmas lights each November.

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Sussex Vale has supported Foundation and the 'End Polio Now' campaign for many years. A Foundation Grant was obtained a few years ago to help fund 7 wells in Africa. In 2010 we planted 1000 purple crocuses in Adastra Park to publicise End Polio Now,

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The Rotary Club of The Sussex Vale supports many International Charities and Projects.

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The work of Youth Service is particularly geared to youth and assisting with youth development, studies and wellbeing. This committee organises the local heats of the many Rotary schools competitions that our club sponsor.

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